QPR's Anton Ferdinand welcomes peers' support

 

Terry (right) denies racially abusing Ferdinand (centre) 

 

QPR's Anton Ferdinand has thanked his fellow players for their support following Chelsea captain John Terry's alleged racial abuse of the defender.

The 26-year-old was allegedly subjected to a slur by Terry during QPR's 1-0 win over rivals Chelsea last Sunday.
Terry, 30, has denied any wrongdoing, but the Football Association is investigating the claims.
"I'd like to thank players like Jason Roberts [of Blackburn] for the support they have given me," said Ferdinand.
"Not just professionals at other clubs but my team-mates at QPR. They've been fantastic for me.
"Having team-mates around you, like I have is nice to feel, and nice to see."

Anyone who knows me will know that whatever's going on, football's always going to be my number one priority

Anton Ferdinand

 

As well as the FA investigation, the Metropolitan Police has announced it is assessing evidence from the incident after receiving a complaint.
Both clubs say they are keen see an end to the controversy.
QPR face Tottenham on Sunday and Ferdinand, who has refused to talk explicitly about the alleged incident during his side's 1-0 win at Loftus Road, says his focus is entirely on playing football.
"The last few days have been crazy," Ferdinand said in an interview with the Telegraph.
"But I'm looking forward to Sunday's game and am fully focused on football.
"Anyone who knows me will know that whatever's going on, football's always going to be my number one priority."
As part of their investigations, the FA will speak to both Ferdinand and Terry, while other QPR and Chelsea players could be called upon.
"Has it been the craziest week of my life?" Ferdinand added. "There's been other situations, but it's certainly up there. But these types of situations are what make you."